Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Congress of Politicising Student Protest

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of using students as political instruments. His comments came amid expanding protests demanding his resignation over allegations concerning a NEET question-paper leak and other examination irregularities. Pradhan’s remarks represented the government’s political response to the opposition campaign. Congress and participating student organisations have continued to demand accountability, legal action and a wider discussion of the examination controversy.